Happy kid smiling at orthodontist office wearing sunglasses

Just for Kids

BRACE YOURSELF FOR KID-FRIENDLY ORTHODONTIC RESOURCES

At Hidden Smiles Orthodontic Studio, we love making orthodontic care fun for kids! This page is a place where your child can get excited about dental health and learn more about orthodontic care and healthy smiles. To begin the journey of learning, grab some crayons and download our coloring page to explore braces-friendly food options or choose another activity from our Just For Kids page. At Hidden Smiles, we believe every step of your child’s smile journey should be engaging, educational and fun.

Welcome to Kids Club!

Welcome to the Hidden Smiles Orthodontics’ Kids Club! We love helping our younger patients get excited about starting orthodontic treatment. These special members visit our office for periodic observation appointments, during which Dr. Parikh monitors your child’s smile to determine when it’s time to start orthodontic treatment. As part of our Kids Club, your child will join Bandit the unicorn on magical adventures to learn about all things orthodontics and taking care of their teeth. They’ll also have the chance to spin a prize wheel at each visit, download fun coloring sheets and more!

Free Downloads

Just for kids
Front cover of bandit the unicorn orthodontic coloring book, unicorn dabbing
Braces-friendly food choices illustrated

Fun Facts

  • Your teeth start forming before you are born, even though they won’t appear until later.

  • Gold was the original metal of choice for braces.

  • Tooth enamel is the hardest substance in your body, even stronger than bone.
  • Sharks can grow tens of thousands of teeth in their lifetime!
  • Some people have “shark teeth,” where adult teeth grow in behind baby teeth.
  • Every person’s teeth and bite pattern are unique, just like fingerprints.
  • Chewing sugar-free gum can help clean your teeth when brushing isn’t possible.
  • Astronauts have to be extra careful about their teeth in space because changes in gravity can affect jawbones.

  • Orthodontics became the first dental specialty in 1900.

  • Smiling can actually make your brain release feel-good chemicals and boost your mood.

Recommended Products

Hum Smart Toothbrushes

Colgate hum smart electric toothbrushes designed for personalized brushing and oral care.

Plaque Disclosing Tablets

Fresh knight dental true clean purple plaque disclosing tablets for kids and adults

Kids’ Flossers

Crayola gum kids’ flossers in fun colors designed to make flossing easy and enjoyable

Two Minute Toothbrushing Timer

Two-minute toothbrushing timer designed to help children and adults brush for the recommended time

ACT Anticavity Rinse

Act kids bubblegum anticavity rinse for children’s cavity protection and fresh breath

Listerine Access Flosser

Listerine access flosser with easy-grip handle and disposable floss heads for effective cleaning

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